COMPANY NUMBER 08266689 CHARITY NUMBER 1201991
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD TABERNACLE OF HIS PRESENCE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CHARITY NO 1201991 THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD TABERNACLE OF HIS PRESENCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
CONTENTS
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| Contents | 2 |
| Reference and Administrative Details | 3 |
| Trustees' Report | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 |
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CHARITY NO 1201991 THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD TABERNACLE OF HIS PRESENCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Trustees
Clara Ometoruwa Olanrewaju Orimogunje Olubunmi Ade-El Elizabeth Abayomi-Dada Dr Adeyinka Okude
Registered Office 14 Matthau Lane Oxley Park Milton Keynes MK4 4SY Bankers Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP Independent Examiner Nathan Grace Ltd Suite 12 548-550 Elder House, Elder Gate Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR
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TRUSTEES REPORT
The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of The Redeemed Christian Chruch of God Tabernacle of His Presence for the year ended 31October 2024.The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRSI 02)(effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives of the Charity:
The advancement of Christian Faith, empowerment of members and involvement in local communities as set out in the Charity’s Article and Schedule, in accordance with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission for promoting the objects.
Achievements and Performance
The charity meets regularly for the promotion of physical and spiritual wellbeing of members and our immediate community at large. In the year under review, we’ve continued to reach out to the community through our Saturdays free coffee mornings. Apart from the members of the community coming in for a free drinks and chats, we also have a qualified counsellor/psychologist on ground who people can confidentially chat with and get signposted to various help and support where needed.
In the year, we’ve had various programmes for the youths which have been beneficial to their career development plans and promoting their health and wellbeing.
Our woman group has engaged in various programmes aimed at reaching out to our local care homes, in addition to ensuring support for one another which has been helpful in promoting their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
We’ve continued to invest on our children ministry and this has helped children for a good bond and relationship with their peers and the children’s teachers, with a corresponding positive effects in their various homes and childhood development milestones.
We’ve continued our partnership with other churches around Luton and the local community to send Christmas hampers to the less privileged in the communities. We organise Christmas carol with the local care home in our community as a way of bringing the joy of Christmas to the elderly in the care homes. We also partner with compassion UK and CAP UK to support people through their charities.
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TRUSTEES REPORT
Governance and Internal Control
The Trustees have the general oversight of the activities of the Charity through the setting up of strategic directions for the Charity and meet statutorily twice a year to review and set directions for the Charity. While the day-to-day running of the Charity is undertaken by the Parish Pastor, the trustees are consulted as at and when required
Financial Activities and Results
The Net incoming resources for the year amounted to £16,731
Reserve Policy:
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are reserves of the charity. This provides sufficient funds to cover any emergency expenditure that may arise from time to time.
Risk Management
The charity has assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular, those related to operation and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
Trustee Responsibilities
The Charity Act 2005 requires the trustees to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to:
- 1 Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. 2 Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 3 State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed. 4 Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis.
They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy of the finances of the church at any time and 'to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 1993. They also have responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on 10 August 2025 and signed on their behalf by
................C Ometoruwa.......................................................
Clara Ometoruwa
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees of the Charity are responsible for the preparation of accounts. They consider that the audit requirement under section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 does not apply. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 43 (2) of the 1993 Act.
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Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners made under section 43 (7) (b) of the 1993 Act.
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with Regulation of the charity Account 2006, The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaking do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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Proper accounting records are kept in accordance with section 41 Of the 1993 Act and section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006
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Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act: or
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2 To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr. Olufemi Oyetunde (FCCA) NATHAN GRACE LTD
Signature....................................... Date: ......10 August 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Note 3 Total Income Raising funds Charitable activities 4 Expenditure on: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 57,227 57,227 - 40,496 40,496 16,731 28,617 45,348 |
Restricted funds 2024 £ - - - - - - |
Total funds 2024 £ 57,227 57,227 - 40,496 40,496 16,731 28,617 45,348 |
Prior year 2023 £ 34,297 34,297 0 43,737 43,737 -9,440 38,056 28,617 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Note Fixed assets Current assets Other Current Assets 5 Cash at bank and in hand Total Current Assets Creditors: amounts falling due within a year 6 Total Net Assets Funds Restricted funds 7 Unrestricted funds Total Funds |
2024 £ - 3,500 42,548 46,048 700 45,348 - 45,348 45,348 |
2023 £ - - 29,317 29,317 700 28,617 - 28,617 28,617 |
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The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies’ subject to the small companies’ regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
Signed on behalf of all the trustees
................C Ometoruwa....................................................... Date: ......10 August 2025 Clara Ometoruwa
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1 General information
The charitable company is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England on 24 October 2012
The address of its registered office is: 14 Matthau Lane Oxley Park Milton Keynes MK4 4SY
2 Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Redeemed Christian Church of God ('RCCG')Tabernacle of His Presence meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncetiainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donatios and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
2.4 Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
2.5 Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessaty to support them.
2.6 Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 3 Donations and legacies Donations Gift aid Total Income 4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Advertising & Publications Charitable Contributions Church Supplies Equipment - Purchase/Hire Events, seminars and conferences Honorarium & Gifts Insurance Legal & Professional fees Meals Other grants to RCCG Printing, postage and stationery RCCG world evangelism mission Rent & Accommodation costs Repair and maintenance Telephone & Internet Training Travel Welfare expenses Total Expendture 5 Other Current Assets 6 Accruals Other Current Liabilities 7 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds General Funds Creditors: amounts falling due within a year Other Current Assets Movement in Funds |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 38,443 18,785 57,227 2024 Unrestricted funds £ 718 3,612 644 13,181 1,900 1,844 324 3,310 1,192 1,390 348 0 7,660 1,010 86 1,650 170 1,456 40,496 As of 01 November 2023 £ - 28,617 28,617 |
2024 Restricted funds £ - - - 2024 Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Incoming Resources £ - 57,227 57,227 |
2024 £ 38,443 - 57,227 2024 £ 718 3,612 644 13,181 1,900 1,844 324 3,310 1,192 1,390 348 0 7,660 1,010 86 1,650 170 1,456 40,496 2024 £ 3,500 3,500 2024 £ 700 700 Outgoing Resources £ - -40,496 -40,496 |
2023 £ 34,297 - 34,297 2023 £ 1,330 344 1,771 8,299 100 1,886 244 700 121 4,100 0 960 9,830 35 53 3,274 760 9,930 43,737 2023 £ 0 - 2023 £ 700 700 As at 31 October 2024 £ - 45,348 45,348 |
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